Rear Bumper Mounting

Rear Bumper Mounting

Removal

NOTE:
The rear bumper mounting is serviced as a separate weld-on panel.
1 The rear bumper mounting is replaced in conjunction with:
- Rear bumper cover
- Rear bumper armature
- Back panel
2 For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following: For additional information, refer to Body and Frame
For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices
3 Remove the back panel. For additional information, refer to Back Panel




4 Mill out the spot welds.
5 Separate the joints and remove the old panel.

Installation
1 Prepare the old and new panel joint surfaces.




2 Drill hole in the new panel ready for MIG plug welding.
3 Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and recheck before proceeding.




4 Spot weld.




5 MIG plug weld.
6 Dress all welded joints.
7 The installation of associated panels and mechanical components is the reverse of removal.